Porsche 991 Information Released

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I always liked the 997 Sport Classic. They're still a good investment for a 911 owner that doesn't want the high performance of the GTs. Only made 250 of them, manual only (tmk), nicely tailored so it wasn't over the top. Retailed around $200,000, used market values are around double that now-a-days thanks to maybe, half-a-dozen or little more for sale at any given time.
 
McLaren
I always liked the 997 Sport Classic. They're still a good investment for a 911 owner that doesn't want the high performance of the GTs. Only made 250 of them, manual only (tmk), nicely tailored so it wasn't over the top. Retailed around $200,000, used market values are around double that now-a-days thanks to maybe, half-a-dozen or little more for sale at any given time.
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My local Porsche garage had a 997 Sport classic for sale recently, I think they were asking £320k. I know they're a nice balance and look great, but it does seem like a lot to me when for that money you could get a 997 GT3 and a 997 Turbo.
 
Beeblebrox237
My local Porsche garage had a 997 Sport classic for sale recently, I think they were asking £320k. I know they're a nice balance and look great, but it does seem like a lot to me when for that money you could get a 997 GT3 and a 997 Turbo.
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No doubt there, but those models aren’t holding value like the Sport Classic thanks to a higher production volume. For the time being at least. I think the GT3s will start to climb, but I’m not sure they’ll hit SC levels. I don’t know how long it will take for a 997 Turbo to start climbing like the pre-996 Turbos, if they ever do.

SC’s an easier car to shop for too; they’re all the same. :P
 
Stotty
Invitation only. You’d need to be a very good customer to get one of these.
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No problem, I'm not interested in such an ugly 911 anyway. The Sport Classic on the other hand ............. . I hope this one is available for everyone.

I can't find any information about the 991 Sport Classic.
 
kikie
I was looking for the 991 Sport Classic, not the new 991.2 Sport Classic.
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There isn't one just like there isn't a 991 Speedster even though there are photoshops of a red one that debuted alongside the green Sport Classic pictures.

This is coming from a trusted source who recently gave details on the Speedster as well before its debut.
Chris3963
This is not the Sport Classic which is coming in the summer of 2018.
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I remember, there was a 991, 911 50 year version, not a Sport Classic.

There are 2 997.2 Sports Classic for sale in Brussel for €309,000 and €359,000. He can ask all he wants but I doubt he will sell that Porsche for that amount of money.

€309,000

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€359,000

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Will the Sport Classic be available on invitation only?
 
kikie
I remember, there was a 991, 911 50 year version, not a Sport Classic.

There are 2 997.2 Sports Classic for sale in Brussel for €309,000 and €359,000. He can ask all he wants but I doubt he will sell that Porsche for that amount of money.

€309,000

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€359,000

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Will the Sport Classic be available on invitation only?
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I dunno, like I said above my local Porsche garage was asking £320k and I assume they got something close to that. Sport Classics go for crazy money.
 
997 SC's are nice enough, but an investment buy only at that money - the 4.0rs and GT2RS are similar money and for me, are much more desirable within the 997 range.
 
I am not a fan of the 997 SC, don't like the dull color and the modern Fuchs look silly to me. I’m sure it’s a great car to drive and all, but you damn well know they are just sitting around collecting dust. For a fraction of the price I’d rather buy a few 997 GT3s (no RS).
 
Stotty
997 SC's are nice enough, but an investment buy only at that money - the 4.0rs and GT2RS are similar money and for me, are much more desirable within the 997 range.
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I agree that I'd rather have a 4.0 RS, but last time I saw the prices on them they were £500-600k which is nearly double 997SC money!
 
Buying a Porsche as an investment is a risky thing to do and I'm not sure if it is wise to do so. But I do like the idea of buying a Porsche as an investment, sell it later on and get a new simpler model instead.

Bad idea or not? :P
 
I'd wager it's really only risky if it's something you can't afford to lose money over in the long run. Otherwise, you could probably snatch a 996/997 car that's still relatively unused and hold on to it for 5 years; that should be enough time to see if either gen. has made a steady climb in value or if they've settled.
 
Comparing the values gets a bit weird. If you want a mint condition 4.0, it seems you'll pay out the nose for it compared to a mint SC. However, 4.0 values seem to take a decent hit once they've been used enough. You've got a SC with 12,000km that's holding a 20-30,000+ GBP value over similar mileage 4.0s. There's another SC with near 23,000km on it that's holding better value than a similar 4.0 as well, but there is also bottom-market SC selling for 16,000GBP less equally.
4.0s:
595,000GBP - 700km
470,000GBP - 3,300km

345,000GBP - 28,600km
330,000GBP - 1500km

317,000GBP - 6,700km - JZM car
315,000GBP - 16,100km
306,000GBP - 12,000km
287,000GBP - 24,000km

SCs:
358,000GBP - 500km
335,000GBP - 12,300km
314,000GBP - 22,700km
271,000GBP - 25,000km

I think the 345K & 330K 4.0s are priced outside of where they should be, personally. The 1,500km car is probably right where it should be & upper 2 are way over-valued, or it's a steal compared to the others. I think the 28,600km car is well over market unless the Belgium market creates such a significant difference in price.
 
Stotty
GT3 touring is super cheap compared to uk prices... £161k. They are c.£250k on the open market in the uk.

Crayon wouldn’t be my colour choice, but I’d take to save 100k.
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Don't hesitate and buy it. Even in Crayon, this is a gorgeous car. But it is LHD.
 
VXR
Is that anywhere near Malaga? I can think of some great roads there for it.
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Yes. It’s on Los Arqueros, just above San Pedro on the Rhonda road. Excellent road, even in a rental car :D
 
Stotty
Yes. It’s on Los Arqueros, just above San Pedro on the Rhonda road. Excellent road, even in a rental car :D
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Sell the house, if you really have one in Spain, and buy a Porsche you really want. So much more fun.
 
kikie
Sell the house, if you really have one in Spain, and buy a Porsche you really want. So much more fun.
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Need somewhere to retire to in 5-7 years time!!

Can't live in a car.
 
SPhilli911
Ya'll talking about owning summer homes in Spain and buying fancy 911s and here I am saving up for a pre-facelift 996 Carrera. Gotta start somewhere. :lol:
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At least you start. Me on the other hand, am all talk and no action.
 
Stotty
Yes. It’s on Los Arqueros, just above San Pedro on the Rhonda road. Excellent road, even in a rental car :D
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That was the road I had in mind. The Alhaurin La Grande to Mijas would be another. Last enjoyed in a Panda 1.2!
 
SPhilli911
Ya'll talking about owning summer homes in Spain and buying fancy 911s and here I am saving up for a pre-facelift 996 Carrera. Gotta start somewhere. :lol:
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I already own a pre facelift 996. The reason I don’t have a more recent 911 is the retirement place!

McLaren
Have you tried? I hear the Sport Turismo is quite roomy.
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They are massive. Unfortunatrly, they lack some essentials... like a bathroom and a kitchen.
 

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